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Minister Patricia de Lille on launch of South African Astronomical Observatory Visitor Centre
South African Government
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July 10, 2025
The Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, welcomes the launch of the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) Visitor Centre in Cape Town today, by the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Blade Nzimande. “The SAAO Visitor Centre...
West Africa Tea Market Size Is Likely To Reach a Valuation of Around $2.6 Billion by 2027
EIN Presswire
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July 9, 2025
West Africa tea market was valued at $1.6 billion in 2019, and is projected to reach $2.6 billion by 2027, registering a CAGR of 8.5% from 2021 to 2027 WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The West Africa Tea market...
Powering Africa's Future: Generator Sets Market to Reach $1.33 Billion by 2032
EIN Presswire
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July 9, 2025
Containerized Gensets Revolutionize Africa’s Generator Sets Market, Forecasted at 7.7% CAGR by 2032 WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to a new report by Allied Market Research, the Africa generator sets...
Minister Blade Nzimande: Launch of Remote Operations Centre and Visitor Centre at South African Astronomical Observatory
South African Government
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July 10, 2025
Programme Director Minister of Tourism, Ms Patricia De Lille Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Ms Nomalungelo Gina Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation, Ms Tsakani Shiviti...
France gives back army base to Senegal
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) France has officially returned a military communications base in western Senegal to local authorities after withdrawing its troops, the French embassy announced. This move follows Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s call last...
Deputy Minister Andries Nel: South African Human Rights Commission disinformation workshop
South African Government
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July 9, 2025
Programme Director, The Chairperson of the Commission, Rev Chris Nissen, Commissioners of the South African Human Rights Commission, Distinguished guests, Thank you to the Commission for the opportunity to make a few introductory remarks and also...
Russia, African island nation talk about enhancing relations
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and the Central African island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe are expanding their bilateral relationship, focusing on military, agricultural, and scientific collaboration, the Russian Embassy in the country has announced. During a...
S-Africa hits out at recent Trump tariffs
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa has strongly criticized the United States’ decision to impose a 30% tariff on its exports, calling the move unilateral and based on a misrepresentation of trade data. The tariff, announced by President Donald Trump on Monday,...
S-Africa demands BRICS leads global conflict resolution
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on BRICS nations to take a stronger leadership role in addressing global conflicts and overhauling international governance systems. Speaking at the opening of the 17th BRICS Summit in...
Bus accident in Tanzania kills dozens
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 38 people have died and 28 were injured in a fiery crash involving two passenger buses in Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro region, local officials confirmed on Sunday. The accident occurred near the town of Same after a front tire on one...
Russia sees Africa as great coal shipments market
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia sees Africa as a promising market for its coal exports, potentially becoming the third-largest destination after China and India, according to Deputy Energy Minister Dmitry Islamov in a TASS interview. With Africa’s population...
Heavy rains make Lac Rose’s pink water return in Senegal
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) After nearly three years of losing its distinctive pink shade and turning green due to heavy rains and flooding, the famous pink waters of Lac Rose in Senegal have returned. Located about 35 kilometers from Dakar, the lake—known locally...
S-Africa wants delay of US tariff increase deadline
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa has formally requested an extension from the United States on the approaching deadline for a tariff increase, as both nations continue to negotiate a trade agreement. Tensions between Pretoria and Washington have heightened...
Trump introduces new tariffs of up to 50 percent on imports from African countries
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) In April, US President Donald Trump introduced new tariffs of up to 50% on imports from African countries, ending the duty-free access these nations previously enjoyed under the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). This act had...
Study reveals water hazard in S-African schools
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) A South African environmental group has discovered that 43% of schools involved in a recent water testing project found their water samples contaminated with harmful bacteria, according to findings released on Wednesday. Statistics South...
Lavrov criticizes IMF, World Bank for favoring Ukraine over Africa
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has sharply criticized the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank for what he described as a grossly unequal distribution of financial aid, claiming Ukraine has received more support...
G20 chair demands urgent worldwide action on Africa’s debt predicament
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for immediate and coordinated global efforts to address the escalating debt crisis burdening many developing nations, particularly across Africa. In his weekly national letter, Ramaphosa...
Pink Waters Return to Senegal’s Lake Retba
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) The vivid pink hues of Senegal’s famous Lac Rose have made a striking comeback after nearly three years of discoloration. The lake had turned green due to persistent flooding and heavy rainfall, altering its iconic appearance. Positioned...
Deputy Minister Steve Letsike hosts a stakeholder engagement to address the persistent ongoing scourge of teenage pregnancy in South Africa, 9 Jul
South African Government
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July 9, 2025
The Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) will host a stakeholder engagement to address the persistent ongoing scourge of teenage pregnancy in South Africa on Wednesday, 09 July 2025. Teenage...
Three sites on the African continent removed from the List of World Heritage in Danger
UNESCO World Heritage Centre
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July 9, 2025
In recent years, UNESCO has made considerable and targeted efforts to support its African Member States. Since 2021, three sites in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and Senegal have also been removed from the List of World Heritage in...